I don’t get the sense that anything is imminent, but the Ravens have been having ongoing conversations with Joe Flacco’s agent, Joe Linta, about a contract extension for the quarterback. Linta and Ravens vice president of football administration, Pat Moriarty, met last week for several hours at an undisclosed location, and they’ve done some negotiating over the phone since. Even if there is a difference in opinion right now in terms of Flacco’s value, both sides are clearly working hard to bridge the gap.

Three weeks into free agency, the Ravens have retained starting linebacker Jameel McClain, added to their defensive back depth and upgraded their special teams. But one of their glaring offseason needs remains virtually untouched.
"We have to upgrade the...